“Best Acoustic Guitarists in the World Right Now”

(Guitar World Magazine):

https://www.guitarworld.com/features/the-best-acoustic-guitarists-in-the-world-right-now

“Acoustic Guitarist of the Year” and celebrated singer/songwriter Christie Lenée is more than a musician – she’s an experience. Symphonic compositions flow from her fingertips effortlessly, with sound ranging from transcendental folk-pop to virtuosic instrumentals.

Christie has been described as “Dave Matthews meets Joni Mitchell and Michael Hedges,” integrating melodic pop lyricism with catchy hooks and percussive, harmonic textures. Since achieving 1st place at the International Fingerstyle Guitar Championship in 2017, her captivating performances have been seen on stages with Tommy Emmanuel, Tim Reynolds (Dave Matthews Band), Andy McKee, Amy Ray (Indigo Girls), Melissa Etheridge, Antigone Rising, Kaki King, Jake Shimabukuro and Christopher Cross to name a few.

“Watching Christie Lenée perform her solo acoustic act is like seeing a firecracker execute a high-wire circus routine while doing flips and juggling flaming bowling pins.”

- Jimmy Leslie, Guitar Player Magazine

“Christie Lenée is a wonderful spirit making beautiful music on the guitar. She has epic compositions that take one on a journey through time.”

-Tim Reynolds, Guitarist for Dave Matthews Band

“A female singer and guitarist who’s probably one of the more creative in terms of how she plays the guitar.” – Guitar Girl Magazine

“Christie Lenée is a captivating and natural-born composer, performer, and guitar wizard.” – The Folk Project

“By mixing fingerstyles, two-hand tapping, and improvised percussion, this acoustic virtuoso is extending the potential of the acoustic guitar.” – Guitar World

“Watching Christie is like watching a master chef bring the best tasting ingredients to your lips!” - Ellis Paul, Folk Icon

“Christie Lenée is a fine young guitar player, composer and singer whose depth is surprising in our age!” - Tommy Emmanuel, CGP

“… One of the most shockingly moving interludes we’ve ever had. It was more than the fluid, neck-tapping virtuosity. She seemed to radiate joy. “

-Craig Havighurst, Music City Roots, Nashville, TN. – Full Article: http://musiccityroots.com/blog/british-invasion/

“The message in the music of Christie Lenée is crystal-clear and unambiguous. And that message is a celebration of life, love and joy. The elation in her voice, the ever-present smile on her face, her warm and embracing lyrics, her wonderful between-songs anecdotes, and her brilliant guitar playing all point directly to that message.”

- Scott Hopkins, MusicFest News